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How to get fromLerwick to Edinburghby taxi, plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lerwick to Edinburgh by taxi, plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LSI - EDI
    2h 38m
    £235–465

  2. Ferry, bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus bus Ember
    16h 59m
    £37–63

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    15h 51m
    £63–153

  4. Taxi, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lerwick to Lerwick (LSI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lerwick (LSI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LSI - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3h 25m
    £256–570

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Aberdeen Ferry Terminalferry ferry Nl2
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    16h 1m
    £38–69

Lerwick to Edinburgh by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration15h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Lerwick, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Lerwick to Edinburgh. However, you can take the taxi to Lerwick (LSI) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh Waverley via Aberdeen Ferry Terminal and Aberdeen in around 15h 51m.

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